undefeated

adjective

un·​de·​feat·​ed ˌən-di-ˈfē-təd How to pronounce undefeated (audio)
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Synonyms of undefeatednext
: not defeated : not having suffered a defeat
an undefeated team/player
: not including any losses or defeats
an undefeated season
a team with an undefeated record

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Moraitis pointed to his undefeated record as a candidate for state Legislature, as well as his experience as an attorney and in the Navy. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 The inaugural installment of the program will be headlined by undefeated WBO Lightweight World Champion Abdullah Mason, who will defend his title against former world champion Joe Cordina. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 June 2026 The undefeated Sun Devils were led by Jake Plummer. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 June 2026 The Hounds were in full control throughout the game with a dominant 35-17 win, not only clinching the championship, but completing the first undefeated season in league history. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undefeated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undefeated was circa 1775

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“Undefeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefeated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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